Name and Location

The Bénodet Lighthouse, also known as La Pyramide, is a minor lighthouse located in the commune of Bénodet, Brittany, France.

Construction and History

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Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an elevation of approximately 48 meters (157 feet) above sea level. Its unique pyramidal shape and white color make it a distinctive feature on the coast.

Light and Navigation

According to the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's publication (2010), the Bénodet Lighthouse exhibits the following light characteristics:

• Category: Rear lighthouse
• Character: Occulting (Oc)
• Color: White
• Height: 48 meters (157 feet)
• Period: 12 seconds
• Range: 11 nautical miles (20 kilometers)
• Sector end: 16 degrees
• Sector start: 338 degrees

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on this section.

Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are currently recorded for the Bénodet Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is listed as a minor light in the Seamark dataset, with a reference code of D0914. Its name in Breton, "Tour-tan Benoded," reflects its importance to maritime navigation in the region.

Further Information

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